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CASS, LEWIS

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CASS, LEWIS
<b>859. LEWIS CASS</b> (1782 - 1866) American politician and Secretary of War who directed the Black Hawk and Seminole wars. Fine content A.L.S. as Governor of the Michigan Territory1p. 4to., Detroit, June 1, 1822 to Rep. Enoch Lincoln thanking him for his <i>"...able, zealous and disinterested defense of my character and conduct, during those [?] in Congress, which my name was connected. I had an obligation, which I cannot forget, and which I shall be happy at all times to acknowledge. During a session characterized by a [?] spirit of investigation, I had little reason to expect our exemption from the common lot of publick men, and certainly I had less reason to expect, that I should find a advocates and defenders among the most distinguished men in the national legislature..</i>.". With integral address leaf. Light soiling and usual folds, otherwise very good.<b> $200-300</b>